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FD51 JHE

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,876 mi
Last recorded28,876 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 JHE
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 28,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2024 28,873 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 28,677 miles

Front tyre perishing

high beam tell tale not working

Fail 1 Mar 2021 28,623 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyre perishing

high beam tell tale not working

Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,212 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 27,165 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear bolt missing/front nut loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp insecure light unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,812 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 25,812 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,941 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,910 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,910 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,376 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,866 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 22,866 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 16,843 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 87
Headlamp aim too high 73
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 66
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FD51 JHE is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD51 JHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD51 JHE registered?

FD51 JHE is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 November 2001.

Is FD51 JHE safe to buy?

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